Full-Time
Standish Management
501-1,000 employees
Private equity fund administration services
Compensation Overview
$85k - $105k/yr
Mid
Chicago, IL, USA
- Bachelor's Degree required (Finance/Accounting/Economics concentration preferred)
- 2+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
- CPA is a plus
- Previous Private Equity/VC experience and knowledge of Partnership Accounting, preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook
- Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred
- Supervision of the audit and tax preparation process
- Assisting with the preparation of information and data for Capital Calls, Distributions and Allocations to investors
- Detailed management and tracking of portfolio company financings
- Cash flow management and forecasting
- Assisting with the Quarterly Reporting to the Limited Partners
- Maintenance of investor information in third party software systems
- Some local travel to Client sites as needed
- CPA is a plus
- Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred
Standish Management provides fund administration and corporate services specifically designed for private equity firms. The firm manages all aspects of private fund administration, offering services such as cash monitoring, asset ownership verification, and record-keeping. Standish's approach is characterized by a high-touch, white glove service that integrates closely with clients' finance teams, ensuring that both established and emerging private equity managers receive tailored support. Unlike many competitors, Standish focuses exclusively on the private equity market, delivering comprehensive solutions regardless of the fund's size or maturity. The company's goal is to ensure efficient and effective back-office operations for its clients, helping them manage their funds with expertise and precision.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$972.7K
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2007
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for ESG reporting boosts need for Standish's specialized services.
- Outsourcing back-office functions in private equity is growing, benefiting Standish.
- Complex regulatory requirements create opportunities for Standish's compliance services.
What critics are saying
- Emerging fintech companies offer automated solutions, increasing competition for Standish.
- THL's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service models.
- Rebranding of CORE to Standish Compliance Services might confuse existing clients.
What makes Standish Management unique
- Standish Management is 100% employee-owned, ensuring strong alignment with client interests.
- The firm offers a high-touch, white glove approach tailored for private equity firms.
- Standish integrates seamlessly with clients' finance teams, enhancing operational efficiency.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Company News
Standish Management, LLC, the leading independent provider of fund administration services to alternative capital funds, today announced it has comple
Buyout firm Thomas H Lee Partners (THL) has agreed a deal to acquire a majority stake in US-based fund administrator Standish Management that values the business at around $1.6bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters.